Campbell Scientific LoggerNet Datalogger Support Software - Manual (Page 111)

Section 4. Setting up Datalogger Networks
You should check the directory path and the data file options to make sure the
files are where you want them and in the right format. Note that for table-
based dataloggers, each table must be configured separately (i.e., selected for
collection, file name provided, file format specified, etc.).
For table-based dataloggers, if no table names appear on the Data
Files Tab, click the Get Table Definitions button.
The data collection schedule should be set up next. Set the initial date and time
to when you would like the first data collection attempt to occur and set the
interval at which subsequent data collection attempts should occur. Make sure
that communications are enabled for all devices in the communications path,
and that scheduled collection is enabled. If the initial date and time is set to a
time that has already passed, data collection will begin immediately.
The Status Monitor screen (Section 6, Network Status and Resolving
Communication Problems) can be used to ensure that data collection is
occurring on the defined schedule. Some issues will also be identified by the
Troubleshooter (Section 6, Network Status and Resolving Communication
Problems). If data is not being collected, check the following:
• The Scheduled Collection Enabled box on the Schedule tab for the
datalogger must be selected. This turns the schedule “on”. You can
temporarily disable data collection by clearing this check box and applying
the change.
• The tables or final storage areas from which you desire data should be
enabled for collection in the Data Files or Final Storage Area tab of the
Setup Screen.
• All devices in the communications path to the datalogger must have the
Communications Enabled check box on the Hardware tab selected.
• Unsuccessful attempts to communicate with the datalogger may exhaust
the number of Primary Retries specified so that the Secondary Retry
interval is in effect. Check the date and time listed for the next data
collection in the Status Monitor.
• Look at the collection state data for the datalogger in the Status Monitor.
This is displayed as one of four states.
− Normal collection
− Primary retry
− Secondary retry
− Collection disabled
• Check the Status window and ensure the Pause Schedule check box is
cleared.
• For table-based dataloggers, ensure the table definitions have been
retrieved from the datalogger and are current.
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